Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce (2022)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 52 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,630

£136/month

MOT Pass Rate

98%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 1-8

999cc Petrol

Great Choice

98% pass rate, £1,630/year to run. 16 points above average.

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Petrol999cc4 years old52 tests18k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Per week£31/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

98% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Dacia brand average of 89%.

98% of MOT tests on Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tces from 2022 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 2 years old. That's based on 52 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 17,649 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2022 models223rd of 1,057(top 22%)

Rank among Dacia models4th of 89(top 5%)

vs average of all models+16%(82% avg)

vs 2022 models average+4%(94% avg)

vs Dacia average+9%(89% avg)

Mileage Analysis

17,649

Average miles

14,800

Expected for age

The average 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce had 17,649 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	98%	52	17,649 mi
2021	93%	789	19,820 mi

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About the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

The 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce is a city car. Our records list a 999cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 52 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 22% of all 2022 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 17,649 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,630 (£136/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 98% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

At 4 years old, the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 52 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Low risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce(2022)	98%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630
MINI Cooper(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853+£223
Ford Fiesta(2020)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same
Nissan Qashqai(2021)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853+£223
Audi Q2(2020)	94%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

Is the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 98% of MOT tests on 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tces ended in a pass, from 52 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,630 a year (£136 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?

98% of 52 MOT tests on the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 223rd of 1,057 models first registered in 2022 (top 22%).

What is the average mileage for a 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce is 17,649 miles, which is in line with the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.